A lone gunman was responsible for the murder of Rhys Jones in Croxteth, Liverpool, a jury has been told.
As closing speeches continued at Liverpool Crown Court, Gordon Harrison, defending James Yates, said the murder had none of the hallmarks of a gang-related incident.
Rhys, 11, was shot dead at the Fir Tree pub on August 22 last year. Sean Mercer, 18, denies murder and denies being in the Croxteth Crew gang.
The prosecution claims Mercer, of Good Shepherd Close, Croxteth, blasted three shots across the car park after targeting members of the rival Strand Gang who had strayed on to his turf.
They say he then cycled to a friend's to dispose of the murder weapon and his clothing.
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